lowly

[loh-lee]

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adjective, low·li·er, low·li·est.

humble in station, condition, or nature: a lowly cottage.
low in growth or position.
humble in attitude, behavior, or spirit; meek.

adverb

in a low position, manner, or degree: a lowly placed shelf.
in a lowly manner; humbly.
in a quiet voice; softly: to converse lowly.

Origin of lowly

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at low¹, -ly

Related formslow·li·ly, adverblow·li·ness, nounun·low·ly, adjective

Can be confusedlow lowly

Synonyms

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3. modest, simple, unpretentious.

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Historical Examples

Strong in lowliness, they neither blanch in heat nor pine in frost.
Art in England
Dutton Cook
It is equally unwise to impress him with his greatness and not with his lowliness.
The Outline of Science, Vol. 1 (of 4)
J. Arthur Thomson
Lowliness and want are hated by men; but do not go from the Way, to escape them.
The Sayings Of Confucius
Confucius
They judge of the office of the ministry by the lowliness of the person.
Commentary on Genesis, Vol. II
Martin Luther
Lowliness is taking the place that becomes me; holiness, giving God the place that becomes Him.
Holy in Christ
Andrew Murray

British Dictionary definitions for lowliness

lowly

adjective -lier or -liest

humble or low in position, rank, status, etc
full of humility; meek
simple, unpretentious, or plain

adverb

in a low or lowly manner

Derived Formslowliness, noun

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Historical Examples

Strong in lowliness, they neither blanch in heat nor pine in frost.

It is equally unwise to impress him with his greatness and not with his lowliness.

Lowliness and want are hated by men; but do not go from the Way, to escape them.

They judge of the office of the ministry by the lowliness of the person.

Lowliness is taking the place that becomes me; holiness, giving God the place that becomes Him.

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Word Origin and History for lowliness

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Origin of lowly